YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary
YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #21 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked a date of birth for the child.
The file for Staff #1 lacked the out of state clearances or requests for out of state clearances required at the time of hire and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.
The facility contained an emergency drill listed on the form, but it did not include a date or signature of whom conducted the drill and therefore it was unable to be determined that the emergency drill was conducted within the last year.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the street address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health report.
The file for Child #2 contained an Emergency Contact Form which did not include the birth date of the child.
The file for Staff #1 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years lacked out of state clearances.
The medication for Child #2 lacked written parental consent.
The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the operator's signature.
The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the date of the child's admission
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.20 | $28.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.20 | $28.60 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Oct 11, 2023 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 lacked the out of state clearances or requests for out of state clearances required at the time of hire and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 14, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #21 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary last inspected?
Oct 21, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.20 for young school-age, $53.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs YMCA of Greater PGH/Kerr Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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